Babies & Child Development Archives - Page 8 of 12

Why GymbaROO-KindyROO Kids Excel

Posted 29 March 2016 by Dr Jane Williams 8282 0

Read the information, watch the videos. GymbaROO-KindyROO can make a MAJOR difference to how well your child will do academically, physically, emotionally and socially. Start from birth and give your child the greatest gift – to be the absolute...

Scooters – A very good move

Posted 10 March 2016 by Bindy Cummings 7540 0

Safe scooter riding has so much to offer developing bodies and brains. Don’t skip this great opportunity for your child to develop balance, coordination, fine and gross motor skills and important neurological connections...

GymbaROO and You, Creating Rising Stars (3)

Posted 9 March 2016 by Bindy Cummings 3080 0

More and more evidence is being documented confirming the long-term benefits of our programs. GymbaROO-KindyROO kids are excelling academically, emotionally and on the sporting field.

Bottom Shuffling

Posted 9 March 2016 by Dr Jane Williams 56594 0

Bottom shuffling has been suggested by some as an acceptable ‘alternative means of getting around’. At GymbaROO-KindyROO we suggest that the natural developmental pathway for motor skills does not normally include bottom shuffling, rather bottom...

Kids learning ability jumps 2 years with 25 minute GymbaROO movement program 3x a week

Posted 9 March 2016 by Dr Jane Williams 6693 0

In this study the average neurological age of the children participating in the GymbaROO-KIndyROO UP movement program increased by an average of nearly TWO YEARS in the 10-12 month testing period. Conversely, the non-participating group improved...

NAPLAN results improve with LESS reading and maths and MORE physical activity

Posted 1 March 2016 by Dr Jane Williams 5778 0

A recent study on the ‘Unlocking Potential’ (UP) program– a daily 25 minute neuro-developmentally structured physical activity program for primary school aged children – clearly shows improved academic achievement, NAPLAN results, behaviour...

Sugar – As bad for the developing brain as extreme stress or abuse

Posted 18 February 2016 by Bindy Cummings 12480 0

Researchers at the UNSW Australia have released findings that have shed light on just how much damage sugary drinks can do to young, developing brains.

Cooking with your toddler – So many learning opportunities

Posted 29 January 2016 by ActiveBabiesSmartKids 25920 0

Kitchen activities are a fabulous way to help your children learn basic cooking skills while helping them to absorb language, recognise words and symbols and practice measurement and number skills. The list of developmental learning skills...

Six benefits of nursery rhymes

Posted 28 January 2016 by Dr Jane Williams 62384 0

Nursery rhymes have a lot more to offer than just entertainment value. They introduce babies and children to the idea of story telling, promote social skills and boost language development. They also lay the foundation for learning to read...

Understanding tantrums – It’s all about the brain

Posted 28 January 2016 by Marianne Schriever 17398 0

Parents often view tantrums as very concerning, finding them challenging and demanding, by not realising that these behaviours are not only developmentally appropriate, but also essential for growth.

He may not ‘grow out of it’: A checklist for parents of 0-5 year olds

Posted 8 December 2015 by Dr Jane Williams 5307 0

Just Noticeable Differences may not be cause for medical concern but they can make the difference between just coping or really enjoying academic success. So, don’t wait and hope a child will ‘grow out of it’. It’s important to...

GymbaROO and you – Creating rising stars (2)

Posted 8 December 2015 by Bindy Cummings 2969 0

More and more evidence is being documented confirming the long-term benefits of our programs. GymbaROO-KindyROO kids are excelling academically, emotionally and on the sporting field.